BiliaryTractCancer near Highlands Ranch, CO

Biography: Dr. Zihni is a foregut surgeon who joined SurgOne and the Denver Esophageal and Stomach Center in October, 2018. Dr. Zihni has particular interest in esophageal and stomach surgery including anti-reflux surgery, surgery for achalasia, gastric or esophageal cancer, and gastroparesis. He is trained in minimally invasive surgery, and can perform most procedures laparoscopically or endoscopically. Dr Zihni has published extensively on outcomes of minimally invasive surgery, as well as the ergonomics of surgical platforms and educational strategies in surgery.Dr. Zihni was born and raised in Queens, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Stony Brook University with a degree in biochemistry and completed his medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. As a medical student, Dr. Zihni completed an additional year of research as a Doris Duke Fellow at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, where he studied burn immunology. Dr. Zihni completed A general surgery residency at Washington University in St Louis, where he spent an additional two years of research studying ergonomics of surgical platform, robotic surgical education, and outcomes of foregut surgery. Dr. Zihni went on to complete a fellowship in foregut surgery at The Oregon Clinic in Portland, Oregon before joining Dr. Kurian, another Oregon Clinic graduate, in private practice. In his free time, Dr. Zihni loves reading, playing video games, exploring Colorado and traveling to other destinations, and spending time with his family.?

Care Philosophy: Dr. Schatz' patients and referring providers enjoy open communication with her as she maintains a commitment to being available, attentive and communicative. She cares for each patient with empathy, exceptional clinical judgement and careful follow-up.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Farnejad is dedicated to delivering the highest level of care to his patients and their loved ones. His approach to care emphasizes a multi-disciplinary team approach based on evidence-based medicine, safety and patient autonomy.

Biography: Dr. DeLine was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. He attended Creighton University for both his undergraduate degree as well as his medical degree. While at Creighton, Dr. DeLine received membership to Alpha Sigma Nu, the national Jesuit Honor Society. Dr. DeLine has practiced at Porter, Littleton, and Swedish hospitals after finishing his residency in 1989. Dr. DeLine completed his residency in general surgery at St. Josephs Hospital in Denver, Colorado. His professional practice of surgery includes interests in surgery of the thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal glands; advanced laparoscopic procedures; and cancer surgery of the breast, GI tract, and skin, including melanoma. He also actively cares for hernias of all types, bowel adhesions, and emergency surgical conditions.Dr. DeLine is married with four children. He enjoys road biking, skiing, swimming and most of all, spending time with his family.